- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- China
- Caruaru
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caruaru, Brazil compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caruaru (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (元27) | 元32 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17 (元29) | 元26 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 元9 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.50 (元6) | 元13 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.17 (元7) | 元11 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 元9 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (元21) | 元58 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.50 (元6) | 元8 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.31 (元5.68) | 元4.75 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 19 (元33) | 元50 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.38 (元9) | 元8 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.61 (元4.48) | 元6 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Caruaru (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 900 (元1,546) | 元3,567 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 850 (元1,460) | 元2,125 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元833 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,333 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,533 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (元167) | 元78 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 元8,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 元2,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元44 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Caruaru (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 105 (元181) | 元467 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元250 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 225 (元387) | 元553 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 169 (元290) | 元950 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Caruaru (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 60,493 (元103,934) | 元155,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.41 (元5.86) | 元7 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 131 (元225) | 元138 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Caruaru (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元15 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 9 (元15) | 元10 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 180 (元309) | 元100 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (元17) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (元19) | 元28 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元7 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.74 (元8) | 元7 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 元40 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Caruaru (Brazil) is 1% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (元99) | 元100 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 39 (元67) | 元112 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 元195 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 9 (元15) | 元50 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (元16) | 元15 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (元235) | 元168 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 元40 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.718
CNY
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Caruaru (Brazil) is about the same as in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元10,000
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 元9,619
(R$ 5,598)
in Caruaru.
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